2025 Honda HR-V review
Hybrid motoring isn't uncommon in the small SUV segment, and the HR-V is one of the better examples, but it doesn't come cheap.
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Max Davies
Honda HR-V vs MG ZS Comparison
Honda HR-V
MG ZS
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HR-V
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Honda HR-V e:HEV X
Based on the MG ZS ESSENCE TURBO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
172 to 248 km
41L - 55L
275 to 1172 km
Warranty
8 year
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10 year
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MSRP
$33,044 - $40,811
$22,990 - $36,990
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-notch build quality
- Quietly efficient driving
- Versatile second-row Magic Seats
Misses
- Only four seats
- Not quite as sturdy as a ZR-V
- A bit expensive for what you get
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A delightfully mature small SUV
- Heaps of safety tech, and it’s not too frustrating either
- Spacious and comfortable cabin
Misses
- Not as precise to drive as some turbo rivals
- High servicing costs through MG workshops
- Fuel use is a little high
Colours Available
The HR-V is available in the following colours:
- Premium Opal pearlescent
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent
- Meteoroid Grey metallic
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
All colours are a no cost option.
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1495 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 89kW - 96kW | 81kW - 158kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6600 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 145Nm - 253Nm | 140Nm - 465Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4300 | 1800 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
